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Red Rock West

  • 1993
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
25K
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POPULARITY
4,358
5,423
Nicolas Cage, Dennis Hopper, and Lara Flynn Boyle in Red Rock West (1993)
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Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter is mistaken for a hitman, but when the real hitman arrives, complications ensue.Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter is mistaken for a hitman, but when the real hitman arrives, complications ensue.Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter is mistaken for a hitman, but when the real hitman arrives, complications ensue.

  • Director
    • John Dahl
  • Writers
    • John Dahl
    • Rick Dahl
  • Stars
    • Nicolas Cage
    • Dennis Hopper
    • Lara Flynn Boyle
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    25K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,358
    5,423
    • Director
      • John Dahl
    • Writers
      • John Dahl
      • Rick Dahl
    • Stars
      • Nicolas Cage
      • Dennis Hopper
      • Lara Flynn Boyle
    • 114User reviews
    • 52Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Nicolas Cage, Dennis Hopper, and Lara Flynn Boyle in Red Rock West (1993)
    Nicolas Cage, Dennis Hopper, and Lara Flynn Boyle in Red Rock West (1993)
    Nicolas Cage, Dennis Hopper, and Lara Flynn Boyle in Red Rock West (1993)
    Nicolas Cage in Red Rock West (1993)
    Lara Flynn Boyle in Red Rock West (1993)
    Dennis Hopper in Red Rock West (1993)
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    Dennis Hopper in Red Rock West (1993)
    Dennis Hopper in Red Rock West (1993)
    Nicolas Cage and Dennis Hopper in Red Rock West (1993)
    Lara Flynn Boyle in Red Rock West (1993)
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    Nicolas Cage
    Nicolas Cage
    • Michael
    Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper
    • Lyle
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    • Suzanne
    Craig Reay
    Craig Reay
    • Jim
    Vance Johnson
    • Mr. Johnson
    Robert Apel
    • Howard
    Bobby Joe McFadden
    • Old Man
    J.T. Walsh
    J.T. Walsh
    • Wayne
    Dale Gibson
    Dale Gibson
    • Kurt
    Ted Parks
    • Cashier
    Babs Bram
    • Receptionist
    Robert Guajardo
    • Doctor
    Sarah Sullivan
    • Nurse
    Timothy Carhart
    Timothy Carhart
    • Deputy Greytack
    Dan Shor
    Dan Shor
    • Deputy Bowman
    Michael Ruud
    • Red Rock Bartender
    Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam
    • Truck Driver
    Peter Kevin Quinn
    • Truck Driver's Buddy
    • Director
      • John Dahl
    • Writers
      • John Dahl
      • Rick Dahl
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Originally, director John Dahl wanted Dennis Hopper to play Wayne Brown, but he insisted on playing Lyle from Dallas. Hopper eventually convinced the producers who were thrilled with the result.
    • Goofs
      When Lyle and Michael are discussing both being in the Marine Corps; Lyle refers to Michael as "soldier" and at the end of the same conversation Micheal calls Lyle, "soldier." It is unlikely that either marine would refer to another Marine as "soldier," but would call him or her "marine", "jarhead", "leatherneck" "devil dog" or even "gyrene" instead.
    • Quotes

      Lyle: [Hitman Lyle from Dallas finds Michael laying down in the middle of the road] What the fuck are you doing?

      Michael Williams: My car broke down.

      Lyle: Where? I don't see a car.

      Michael Williams: It's just over that ridge.

      Lyle: 'Just over that ridge', huh? Well you're one lucky son of a bitch, aren't you? If I hadn't had my brakes just done, I'd be picking your brains out of my radiator. Fuck.

      Michael Williams: Look, I hate to ask you this, but do you think you could give me a ride?

      Lyle: I don't know. You're not dangerous, are you?

    • Crazy credits
      Special Thanks: Mom & Dad
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Jimmy Hollywood/Thumbelina/The House of the Spirits/Major League II/D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Alone in San Antone
      Written by Buddy Cannon & Luke Reed
      Performed by Jeff Chance
      Courtesy of Mercury Records Nashville

    User reviews114

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    9/10
    If you like plot turns, this is your movie. Top-notch.
    If you like plot turns, this is your movie. It is impossible at any moment to predict what will happen next. Nothing is as it appears or ends as you think it will. The characters are all gritty and engaging. Cage is at his best. Dennis Hopper again shows his delightfully sinister side. JT Walsh is perfect in his last performance. Laura Boyle sizzles. Dwight Yoakum makes a film debut superbly in a cameo. I categorize this movie as "I am having a really, really, really bad day" film. Not a slow minute in this film. A real sleeper. This movie is underrated and, sadly, overlooked.
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    • hodgson-1
    • Dec 3, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 16, 1993 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sát Thủ Hờ
    • Filming locations
      • Willcox, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Propaganda Films
      • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,502,551
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,562
      • Jan 30, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,502,551
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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